We're back from #SXSW and wanted to share some useful scar tissue for those who haven't yet been through the M&A process. Differences between public company and private equity buyers might not be exactly what you'd think...give us a few minutes...might make you $Millions.

Checking in from #SXSW2023 this past weekend with advice for earlier stage companies. If you're a founder wondering why it's so challenging to find investors, and even tough to find an investment bank to raise capital from those investors, here's some practical tips for taking control of the process yourself.

Founders that are in YPO or Vistage, or one of these other wonderful support organizations that help you and your fellow founders and CEOs get together and discuss really tough issues and learnings and best practices.

If you're a founder, and you've started to clarify the difference between private equity and venture capital, some of the ways financial sponsors try to differentiate themselves will be confusing and frustrating. Here's a quick primer!

Founders often ask us what investment bankers and M&A professionals mean when they talk about all the "dry powder out there". And maybe more importantly, why it should matter to them. Here’s a quick primer on why this might matter to you…